Carpet | Before You Buy

Choosing the best carpet is really about knowing the right combination of characteristics, aesthetics, performance and budget to best meet the needs of your lifestyle. For example, looped Berbers and high twist friezes perform wonderfully in high traffic areas in your home, but an elegant Saxony in the same area may show footprints.

Seams

available in 12', 15' and sometimes 13' widths

carpet will be seamed unless room is narrower than above widths

seams visible with looped or low-profile patterned carpets

degree of visibility depends on texture, color, lighting and furniture

Backing and Loops

backing may show when carpet bends over stairs depending on texture, color and density.

looped carpet can snag at a seam or transition

Carpet Nap

pile reversal, or shading, is a normal

consider window treatments and furniture placement to minimize

Durability

higher quality carpet = greater pile density

tighter twist construction results in better durability

easier to replace or update décor with carpet rather than hard surface products